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Tutorial: Button loop closure

July 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Colette Patterns shows how to make a button loop closure for their Violet blouse. It’s a beautiful detail on this blouse, but you could add this to any garment you’re making. Get the tutorial. [photo from Colette Patterns… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scarf vest in 10 seconds

July 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Behind the Seams to find out how 1 yard of knit fabric can be turned into a versatile scarf vest, no sewing required. In fact, it takes just two clever cuts and about 10 seconds. See how … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a tunic with a yoke

July 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dora from Show Tell Share shows how to make a tunic with a yoke. She links to a previously posted tutorial for instructions on how to make the basic tunic top, and goes from there to show how to add… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Girl’s dress from five kitchen towels

July 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a girl’s dress – out of five kitchen towels. The entire dress is made from the set of towels – from the bodice, to the skirt, to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ric rac trimmed fabric napkins and placemats

July 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial on Kirtsy showing how to make a set of fabric napkins and placemats with pretty ric rac trim peeking out from the edges. The tutorial is part of their collection of 10 Simple … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Reflective dog bandana

July 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a bandana for your dog to wear when you’re out for walks at night. Reflective tape is sewn around the edges to make it easy for cars to see your favorite walking buddy. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace overlay collar

July 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Colette Patterns to learn how to add a lace overlay to a collar. It’s a beautiful addition to their Violet blouse, but you could use this technique to add a touch of femininity to just about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer cardigan refashion

July 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to refashion a lightweight pullover sweater into a summer cardigan. She split the thrifted sweater down the middle and shortened the sleeves to give it a fresh new look. Get the how-to so you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered ruffled maxi skirt

July 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christina from 2 Little Hooligans guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered ruffled maxi skirt. This is such a pretty skirt! She shows it for an adult, but this would be so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric pom poms

July 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmadeshares a tutorial on her blog showing a fun twist on pom pom trim. Instead of using premade trim tape with fuzzy fabric balls, she creates her own little poufs from scrap fabric and adds them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and cute pincushion ring

July 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to use an inexpensive ring base and a bottle cap to make this cute little pincushion ring. How cute!! And a quick, easy project, too. Get the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby]… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pincushion from a jewelry box

July 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

This little pinushion made by Catherine from Cat on a Limb is totally swoon-worthy! She made it from a trinket-y jewelry box that she picked up from the thrift store for just $2. She added a bit of paint and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pick-a-Pocket Tote Bag

July 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find a tutorial for making this Pick-a-Pocket Purse at All People Quilt. It’s designed by Monica Solorio-Snow from Happy Zombie. I’m loving all of those pockets around the outside of the bag!! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sunny Day Romper outfit for little girls

July 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Nap Time Crafters guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her Sunny Day Romper outfit for toddler girls. Rather than using yardage from the fabric store, she used a thrifted fitted sheet. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little fabric baskets with button corners

July 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Wool Food Market and Wool Food Mama shows how to make this cute fabric basket with button and string closures at the sides. It’s made from a piece of fabric 11″ square. You can get 6 of them… Read more ...